Smoked Tuna is a lean fish that is full of smoky flavor and easy to make. Serve it over salads, dips and more for a delicious meal idea.
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Smoked tuna steaks recipe is a easy to make fish that smokes easily for a tasty meal idea. Smoker recipes have become our favorite way to cook our favorite meats including, Smoked Turkey Recipe, Smoked Halibut, Smoked Pork Steak and Smoked Ribeye.
Adding the simple spices makes this the perfect meal that everyone loves.
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Why This Recipe Works
Smoked Tuna is an easy recipe that cooks quick and easy in the smoker. You can easily get fresh tuna at your local grocery store or the meat market.
We love to serve it with our favorite side dishes or slice it and serve with fresh tomatoes over a green salad.
Ingredients
- Fresh Tuna Steaks – You can use Albacore Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and Ahi Tuna Steaks
- Olive Oil – You can use vegetable oil or avocado oil
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How to Make Smoked Tuna
- Step 1 – Preheat the smoker to 225° Fahrenheit.
Step 2 – In a small bowl, mix all dry rub ingredients.
Step 3 – Pat tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Brush with olive oil on all sides.
Step 4 – Apply the dry rub evenly to all sides of the tuna steaks, pressing gently to adhere. Let the seasoned tuna rest at room temperature for 30 minutes
Step 5 – Add wood chips to the smoker. Place tuna steaks on the smoker grill grates and smoke for 1-2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the tuna reaches 125° for medium-rare.
- Step 6 – Remove from the smoker and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Step 7 – Then the tuna steak is ready to serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Cooking Time – Keep a close eye on the internal temperature. Tuna can quickly go from perfect to overcooked. It’s best served medium-rare. Overcooking can lead to dry, tough fish. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the tuna does not overcook.
- Wood Chips – Cherry or apple wood work well with tuna without overpowering it.
- Rest Tuna – Let the tuna rest for 5 minutes before slicing to maintain moisture. Slice the tuna thinly across the width of the steak for the best texture.
Serving Suggestions
Smoked tuna is a great recipe to serve for a delicious weekend meal or for a holiday party. The tuna fillets cook in less than 2 hours and are so flavorful. We love to serve with smoked side dish to make this recipe even easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is a good fish to smoke. It is a great to make the tuna last longer and you can even shred it and use it to make a smoked tuna dip.
Smoked Tuna has a rich, smoky flavor with a creamy texture.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
You can use any type of fruit woods such as cherry wood chips.
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Smoked Tuna
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh tuna steaks about 1 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Dry Rub:
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225° Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, mix all dry rub ingredients.
- Pat tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Brush with olive oil on all sides.
- Apply the dry rub evenly to all sides of the tuna steaks, pressing gently to adhere.
- Let the seasoned tuna rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Add wood chips to the smoker.
- Place tuna steaks on the smoker grates and smoke for 1-2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the tuna reaches 125° for medium-rare.
- Remove from the smoker and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Then the tuna steak is ready to serve and enjoy!
Smoked Tuna???
The tuna was so full of smoking flavor!